NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in a long-term care facility is talking with a client with multiple sclerosis who states, 'I want to live in my own home again.' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express their concerns promotes client-centered care and helps the nurse understand the client's motivations and needs for returning home.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-year old is admitted with a diagnosis of childhood autism. Which behavior is most typical of the child with autism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with autism often engage in ritualistic or repetitive behaviors, such as specific routines or movements, as a hallmark of the condition.
Choice A is incorrect because children with autism typically have social communication difficulties and are less likely to engage with strangers.
Choice B is incorrect as they may show intense interest in specific inanimate objects.
Choice D is incorrect as music preference varies and is not a defining characteristic.
Question 3 of 5
A child's burn is debrided each day with hydrotherapy to remove the eschar. The child's parents ask why this immersion is necessary. What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrotherapy removes eschar to prevent infection and prepare for grafting, accurately explaining the procedure's purpose.
Question 4 of 5
A neonate born 12 hours ago to a methadone maintained woman is exhibiting a hyperactive MORO reflex and slight tremors. The newborn passed one loose, watery stool. Which of these is a nursing priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assess for neonatal withdrawal syndrome. These symptoms indicate possible opioid withdrawal, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse should recognize that it is a priority to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In diabetic ketoacidosis, insulin administration is the priority to correct hyperglycemia and halt ketogenesis, addressing the underlying metabolic crisis.